It's pretty much standard that mobile phones on contract should be free, certainly in the B2C sector. In fact many people take out contracts with minutes, texts and data well above what they actually need, or contracts of longer length, in order to obtain the latest SmartPhones free of charge.

Business users are usually a bit more savvy and understand that this is very much a false economy. Over the course of your contract you will be paying much more than you need to.

For some businesses, with high usage who need large contracts, this does not apply - they will find that most mobile phones are available free of charge. Even so you should give some thought about your users needs and factors such as server integration before deciding upon your chosen mobile.

For businesses with fewer handsets or low usage this leaves them with two options:

• Make an upfront payment for your mobile handsets OR
• Choose your business mobile wisely

The fact is that high end handsets don't actually do much that more sensibly priced mobiles cannot do. For many business users the most important function of a phone is to keep in touch - ie. the ability of a phone to make voice calls. Even the cheapest business mobiles can do this well and in fact can often be more reliable than much more expensive phones.

Functions such as email, which were once the sole preserve of expensive handsets, now come as standard on most phones. In fact the main differentiator between SmartPhones these days, with hardware specs being very similar, are the applications the OS can run. So if you NEED specific apps as a business this might narrow down your choice.

Choosing the right handset and getting the best business mobile deal is complicated. The combination of options can be bewildering and ensuring that you have the optimum balance between handset features and tariff is not easy. 

We offer guidance based on our 15 years experience in mobile connectivity. This is spread across a wide range of business sectors giving us an insight into the features of a phone you will likely need.

Whether you have 1 handset or 100 plus you need to ensure you get the best free business mobile/s based upon your needs and usage. It is always wise to get a second opinion when negotiating renewal of your business mobile contract.

A quick review with ourselves will not take long out of your busy day and will ensure that you are getting the best deal. For more information please contact us.